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“May my brother in law rest in peace he will always be in our heart.
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Charles & Nettie Jones - CT

RafaelAngel "El Negro" Hernandez, age 71, beloved husband of, Clara Reinoso Hernandez, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully into eternal life with his family by his side on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Born and raised in Aquas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Rafael moved to New York in 1965, where he met and married the love of his life, Clara, then finally settled in Bridgeport in 1970. He had worked as a sous-chef for Fairfield University for 37 years and was an avid New York Yankees fan. A mechanic by trade, Rafael had extensive knowledge and a passion for classic cars, both collecting and restoring them. He especially cherished the times that he spent cooking for and being with his family and above all, his faithful four pawed companion "Gabby" Hernandez. In addition to Clara, his loving wife of 49 years, he is survived by his beloved daughters, Ivonne Hernandez, and her fiancee, Frank Cuccaro, of Bridgeport and Anna Clabby, and her husband, Corey, of Milford; Roberto Villar, (who was like a son to Rafael) and his wife, Heather, of Fairfield; siblings, Pedro J. Hernandez Ayala, and his wife, Carmine, Maria S. Hernandez Ayala, and her husband, Gilberto, Virginia Hernandez Ayala, Antonio Hernandez Ayala, and Agustin Acevedo Ayala, all from Puerto Rico; an aunt, Carmen Hernandez, and her husband, Gilberto, of Bridgeport; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Rafael was predeceased by his only son, Nelson Hernandez; and siblings, Carmen A. Hernandez Ayala, Epifanio Hernandez Ayala, Carlos C. Hernandez Ayala, and Rafael Acevedo Ayala. Friends may call on Thursday, January 5, from 12 pm-1 pm in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. A prayer service will take place at 1 pm and burial will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery of Easton. To sign an online register, purchase flowers or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

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Our prayers to the Hernandez family. May you all be blessed with peace, serenity,strength & love. Let the beautiful memories of your loved one fill your hearts with comfort & peace and know that he is resting peacefully in the loving arms of our Lord.

May your memories give you peace and comfort. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. At this moment, Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for yours and our loss as well. On behave of my family and me, "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure".

We will truly miss our long time neighbor, Mr. Hernandez. For many years we acknowledged each other coming out leaving for work, just by the waving of hands every morning. He was going south and my job took me north every day until we both retired. Though he had a lengthy illness we were still close neighbors with his beloved wife and two loving daughters. Rest In Peace now dear neighbor, Mr Hernandez .

Posted by: Charles & Nettie Jones - Bridgeport, CT Jan 04, 2017

So sorry for your loss

Posted by: Frank A Cuccaro - Bristol, CT Jan 04, 2017

Anna so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family

Posted by: Kim and bob - Seymour, CT Jan 04, 2017

To a friend and a brother and great human being rest in peace and may we someday meet again

Posted by: Jose Soto Jan 04, 2017

The Castellano - Reinoso sends their love to Rafael's family to our cousins Ivonne and Anita. We are sorry for your loss.